NFL Playoff Picture 2016: Scenarios, Standings and Predictions Ahead of Week 17

December 31, 2015   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

While only 14 teams are still alive for the NFL's 12 playoff spots entering Week 17, there is still plenty of mystery surrounding the postseason and how the field will shape up.
Home-field advantage, first-round byes, division titles and wild-card berths remain up for grabs, making most of the games on the Week 17 schedule significant in one way or another.
Before 20 teams finish up their 2015 campaigns and another 12 punch their tickets to the playoffs, here is a full rundown of the playoff standings for each conference, a listing of clinching scenarios and predictions for how the biggest races will conclude.
 
AFC Playoff Standings 
 
NFC Playoff Standings
 
NFL Week 17 Clinching Scenarios
 
Top Week 17 Playoff Predictions
Steelers Make Playoffs, Jets Miss
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